The mechanism of polarization leveling in the development of multi-level territorial socio-economic systems
The article reveals the structure and functions of the polarization leveling mechanism elements in the development of multi-level territorial socio-economic systems. As the main directions of leveling the polarization of territories, the formation of zones of advanced development, the formation of growth points in them, the prevention of depressive areas, the formation of areas of new development, which should be provided by taking advantage of the spatial location, the existing natural potential, the generation of innovations and the implementation of institutional advantages. Also, the factors of leveling and polarization of socio-economic development of regions are systematized. Polarization in the socio-economic development of territorial entities is considered as a result of the action of the market element. Leveling, on the contrary, is recognized as a field for state and municipal authorities. The criterion of optimality of differences in socio-economic development is considered by analogy with the methods of justice assessment. Comparisons of equity are considered horizontally and vertically. Horizontally, equal differences in indicators of social and economic development are recognized as fair. Vertically – the presence of differences in the same indicators, but equally. As the main criterion of horizontal optimality, the author suggests a coincidence in the rating of the quality of life of the population and the level of labor productivity in certain territorial entities. As a criterion of optimality of differences in the level of socio-economic development of territories, which is provided by the redistribution of resources, it is proposed to achieve the maximum level of growth in production in the future. Project management of territorial systems is considered as an effective measure to level polarization in the development of multi-level territorial socio-economic systems. The structure of the system of relevant institutions is shown.